City can confirm the signing of Norwegian InternationalAlexander Tettey from French side Rennes on a two-year deal, with theClub having an option for a further year.
Joiningfor an undisclosed fee subject to international clearance, the 26-yearold defensive midfielder arrives as Chris Hughton's seventh signing ofthe summer, ending a three-year spell in the French Ligue 1 with Rennes.
Tetteymade a total of 82 appearances in all competitions for 'Les Rouges etNoirs' including 10 appearances in the UEFA Europa League last season.
International clearance will not be received before tomorrow's game with QPR, although Tettey will be present at the match.
Onhis arrival, Chris Hughton said: "I’m delighted to have Alexander onboard and I firmly believe he will be a valuable asset for us.
“He’s a very good player with international experience, and he’s at a good age for us."
Althoughborn in Accra, Ghana, Tettey is a naturalised citizen of Norway andstarted his career at the country's most successful team Rosenborg, with22 league titles to their name. Tettey joined the club in 2003 andeventually went on to captain the side in the absence of club legendRoar Strand.
The Norwegian international spentsix years with 'The Troll Kids'. He made his senior debut in 2007 andwent on to amass 89 appearances, including 12 in the UEFA ChampionsLeague, before leaving for Rennes in 2009. He also scored an impressive12 goals from the heart of midfield.
Tettey hasrepresented Norway at under-18, 19 and 21 levels and has 14 caps intotal for the Norwegian national side. His first appearance came in theDrillos' 2-1 win over Argentina in August 2007.
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